Month: November 2022
Deadly explosion reported in Poland as Russia unleashed missile barrage on Ukraine
The U.S. and western allies said they’re looking into reports of an explosion in NATO-member Poland. It happened as Russia conducted missile strikes across Ukraine. Local Polish media reported the explosion at a grain facility in an eastern village about
Read MoreNews Wrap: Univ. of Virginia football coach honors three players shot and killed
In our news wrap Tuesday, the University of Virginia football coach honored three players who were shot and killed over the weekend, FBI Director Christopher Wrap sounded a warning that the Chinese-owned app TikTok poses serious national security risks and
Read MoreEstée Lauder will buy Tom Ford in a $2.8 billion deal
It’s the beauty firm’s biggest acquisition yet. The purchase, subject to regulatory approvals, is slated to close in the first half of 2023. (Image credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Read MorePoland says Russian-made missile fell on its soil, killing 2
The Polish Foreign Ministry said it had “demanded immediate detailed explanations” from the Russian ambassador.
Read MoreU.S. sanctions firms accused of transferring Iranian drones to Russia
The U.S. is imposing sanctions on firms and entities accused of being involved in the transfer of Iranian drones to Russia for use in Vladimir Putin’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Read MoreGeorgia Judge Suspends State’s Abortion Ban
A county judge blocked Georgia’s ban on abortion early in pregnancy, meaning that abortions after six weeks are once again legal in the state.
Read MoreJudge overturns Georgia’s ban on abortion around 6 weeks
Judge Robert McBurney overturned Georgia’s ban on abortion starting around six weeks into a pregnancy, ruling that it violated precedent when it was enacted three years ago and was therefore void. (Image credit: Ben Gray/AP)
Read MoreSunak to meet Chinese president at G20
Rishi Sunak will meet the Chinese president on Wednesday after declaring that his country poses a “systemic challenge” to the values and interests of the UK.
Read MoreUkraine came under attack from Russian missiles, and Poland reports explosions
Ukraine says it came under a massive attack from Russian missiles Tuesday. Explosions were also reported in Poland.
Read MoreElon Musk Fires Twitter Employees Who Criticized Him
Mr. Musk, who is rapidly transforming the social media company, also has cut its contractor work force.
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